Villa SXY, Saint Jean

The entrance to Villa SXY leads you up a teak staircase to a manicured lawn, a wide teak deck and shimmering infinity pool, and the magnificent view from this home's vantage point high on the hillside of St. Jean. From here you can see the broad expanse of St. Jean beach, the hills over Anse des Cayes, and the blue of the Atlantic stretching to the horizon, with the island of Anguilla often visible as well. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is steps away from the deck, meaning you can find a place in the shade without missing out on the view. The well-equipped kitchen will entice any amateur chef into action, with wide stone countertops, a Wolf stove, and Liebherr refrigerators, wine storage and ice-maker.

One indoor and two outdoor dining tables offer plenty of options for plenty of guests, with a Pro-fire gas BBQ in the second, more secluded outdoor area.Villa SXYis furnished a clean, modern style that is eclectic without being cluttered: simple juxtapositions, like grey wood paired with Balinese lamps, create an ambiance with a sense of ease and peace of mind. The care taken in selecting the home's furniture is evident everywhere, from the Italian Minotti sofas to the owner-designed, bespoke dining table. Silver Moroccan lamps illuminate the kitchen, while the walls are adorned with hammered-metal antique mirrors from Birgit Israel of London.

The first two of Villa SXY's four bedrooms are located on either side of the main house, each with traditional Colonial louvered doors leading out to the terrace area and pool. Each one boasts a king size, four-poster bed, large armoire, and an attached bath with dual stone vanities, rain head shower and a second shower on a sheltered deck outside.A short flight of steps up the hill behind the main house brings you to the third and fourth bedrooms, a design that provides them both with added privacy as well as an enjoyable garden view.

Both bedrooms and their en suite baths are similar to the lower-level bedrooms in amenities, with dual vanities and indoor and outdoor showers, but slightly smaller in scale. One room has a queen size bed, the other two twins.Villa SXY provides its guests with a stunning view in a conveniently central St. Jean location, just minutes from town, shopping, and the best beaches on the island. The carefully planned layout of this property makes it well suited to serving as home-base for a family vacation or becoming the envied spot for holiday entertaining.